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$2,142,120$398 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $1,116,910 on Jun 25, 2009

8 HOVEY ST

GLOUCESTER, MA 01930
6
Beds
5 / 2
Baths
5,386 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$2.1M
$2M low$2.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,116,910 · Jun 25, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,732 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,012,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$444,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,567,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,858,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,732,677

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountyESSEX
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.43
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Gloucester High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
O'Maley Innovation Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
E
East Veterans Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Gloucester School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 01930These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.142
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.90

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,229
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.958 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,930
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$114,096
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

8 Hovey St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Essex County
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Among the largest homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Gloucester 01930
  • Older than 96% of homes in Gloucester 01930

What homes are worth in Gloucester 01930

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$289K$3.5M

This home is worth more than 94% of homes in Gloucester 01930.

How it measures up in Gloucester 01930

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gloucester 01930.

Estimated value$2,142,120
CheaperTypical $720,136Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$398
CheaperTypical $490Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area5,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 8 Hovey St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGloucester 01930Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,142,12094% of homes98% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$39821% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than5,386 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.43 ac70% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than18914% of homes10% of homes

About 8 Hovey St

How much is 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA is $2,142,120 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,955,496 to $2,328,744. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA last sell?

8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA last sold on Jun 25, 2009 for $1,116,910, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA?

8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,386 square feet of living space and a 0.43-acre lot.

When was 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA built?

8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA?

8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA is assigned to Gloucester High School (high), rated C-; O'Maley Innovation Middle School (middle), rated C-; East Veterans Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Gloucester School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA compare to other homes in Gloucester 01930?

Among the 11,008 homes in Gloucester 01930, it is worth more than 94% of them ($2,142,120 against a typical $720,136), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($398 against a typical $490), it is bigger than almost all of them (5,386 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.43 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1891 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 98% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Hovey St, Gloucester, MA was $18,732. The county assessed it at $2,012,000.

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